🎉 You may or may not know that 2025 marks the 250th birthday of beloved literary icon, Jane Austen! Famous for timeless classics such as Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, her celebrations are currently in full swing in England—and I was fortunate enough to be over there earlier this year to get in the mood! Wherever you are in the world, I have some sweet suggestions of ways in which you can embrace the celebration and join countless others in saying HAPPY 250th BIRTHDAY, JANE AUSTEN!

Allow me to formally introduce to you my latest Christian romantic suspense novel: THE FINAL WORD, released this past week and published by Mountain Brook Ink. The thrill of a new book launching into the world never gets old (this is number 12 for me) and so I would love to share a few fun extras about this particular book baby with you—plus, there are some current giveaways for paperback copies you might want to check out…

Last summer, I had this crazy notion. My latest novel, CAPTURED IN FRAME, had just been released and I was in that “honeymoon phase” when an author can’t stop staring at her book cover with eyes of adoration. My publisher completely nailed this cover and I was especially thrilled that they included a charming pink cottage. And so, I began scheming An Author’s Brave Day…

30 years ago this very day, we arrived at the Vancouver airport in Canada. February 24, 1995. A couple of adventurous Brits in their twenties toting their adorable two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, several overstuffed suitcases, and a backpack of random toys. Our dream to “live abroad” and experience life in a foreign-yet-friendly land was truly happening! Since then, we’ve had no regrets in making the momentous decision that would change the trajectory of our lives. So… thanks, Canada!

Happy New Year, friend! I do hope you had a wonderful Christmas season. As the tinsel and baubles are packed away and we teeter on the cusp of another year, I’m here again to share my “one word” for 2025… and fair warning: it’s somewhat lacking in originality and inspiration, but it is what it is. My word for this year is “NEW”.

As is my warm-and-fuzzy December tradition, here I am again with my humble bookish offering of six sweet reads I particularly enjoyed in 2024. Rather than vacillating willy-nilly between the 40-ish titles I’ve devoured over the past 12 months, I simply selected stories that I can’t shake. Unforgettable characters. Harrowing plots. You know the ones? Maybe you’ll find an intriguing option for yourself or even as a gift—because I don’t need to remind you that Christmas is just around the corner… ho ho ho!

Where did they go? Well, it’s quite the story, but the short version is that my award-winning novellas, THE CHRISTMAS CABIN and SNOW GLOBE SECRETS, are now available just in time for the festive season. Phew! Plus, they both have gorgeous fresh covers on the outside with the same beloved, suspenseful stories on the inside. Grab a mug of cocoa and let me explain…

This week, my latest Christian romantic suspense novel, CAPTURED IN FRAME, was officially released into the world! My author copies arrived on my doorstep, there are blog tours and giveaways currently happening, and today is “Book Lovers Day”—so, it seems like the perfect time to introduce my book baby to you and give you a few extra tidbits…

I’m absolutely delighted to share some exciting news—my Christmas novella, Snow Globe Secrets,  just won a book award! In the 25th Annual Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers (FHLCW) Reader’s Choice Award, I won in the 2024 novella category! I’m grinning like the Cheshire Cat over here, and would love to thank some fabulous people for their part in this achievement…

Oh my goodness, I have been waiting for MONTHS to share the cover reveal for Captured in Frame! This is the first novel in my “Bite of Betrayal” Christian romantic suspense series—to be published on August 5th by Mountain Brook Ink! I may be slightly biased, but isn’t she absolutely GORGEOUS?